The Suzuki GSF 400 Bandit was manufactured between 1996 and 1997, featuring a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, DOHC engine with a capacity of 398 cc and a compression ratio of 11.8:1. The engine, which is liquid-cooled and includes four Mikuni BST32 carburetors, produces a maximum power output of 44 kW / 59 hp at 12000 rpm and a maximum torque of 35.2 Nm / 3.6 kgf-m / 26 lb-ft at 10000 rpm. The motorcycle also has a six-speed transmission and a chain final drive.
In terms of suspension, the motorcycle includes a 41mm telescopic front fork and a preload-adjustable Kayaba monoshock for the rear suspension. The front brakes consist of a single 310mm disc and two-piston caliper, while the rear brakes have a single 260mm disc with a two-piston caliper.
Other specifications of the motorcycle include a 25.5-degree rake, 99.1 mm / 3.9 in trail, and a seat height of 762 mm / 30 in. The dry weight of the motorcycle is 168 kg / 370 lbs, while the wet weight is 189 kg / 418 lbs. The fuel tank capacity is 17 liters / 4.4 US gal / 3.6 Imp gal. The motorcycle has a top speed of 177 km/h / 110 mph and an average fuel consumption of 5.6 L/100 km / 17.8 km/l / 42 US mpg / 50 Imp mpg. The braking distance from 60 km/h – 0 is 13.8 m / 45.3 ft, and the standing 1/4 mile is completed in 13.1 sec / 161 km/h / 100 mph.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Suzuki GSF 400
| Year | 1996 – 97 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity | 398 cc / 24.3 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke | 56 40.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.8:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Induction | 4 x Mikuni BST32 carburetors |
| Ignition | Transistorized |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 44 kW / 59 hp @ 12000 rpm (at rear tyre 35 kW / 48 hp @ 10200 rpm ) |
| Max Torque | 35.2 Nm / 3.6 kgf-m / 26 lb-ft @ 10000 rpm |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | 41mm Kayaba, telescopic, coil spring, oil-damped |
| Front Wheel Travel | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Rear Suspension | Preload adjustable Kayaba monoshock |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Front Brakes | Single 310mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single 260mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 110/70-17, Dunlop K505F |
| Rear Tyre | 150/70-17, Dunlop K505J |
| Rake | 25.5 degrees |
| Trail | 99.1 mm / 3.9 in |
| Dimensions | Length: 2055 mm / 80.9 in Width: 705 mm / 27.8 in Height: 1060 mm / 41.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 1430 mm / 56.3 in |
| Seat Height | 762 mm / 30 in |
| Dry Weight | 168 kg / 370 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 189 kg / 418 lbs |
| GVWR | 406 kg / 895 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 Litres / 4.4 US gal / 3.6 Imp gal |
| Consumption Average | 5.6 L/100 km / 17.8 km/l / 42 US mpg / 50 Imp mpg |
| Braking 60 km/h – 0 | 13.8 m / 45.3 ft |
| Braking 100 km/h – 0 | 37.9 m / 124.3 ft |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 13.1 sec / 161 km/h / 100 mph |
| Acceleration | 40 – 60 mph: 5.9 sec |
| Acceleration | 60 – 80 mph: 6.1 sec |
| Top Speed | 177 km/h / 110 mph |
